The coronavirus pandemic has halted or significantly limited almost all sporting activities: games, practices, bar room “discussions” … even recruiting. Rupp Arena would stay open as the renovations were ongoing. 69 cornerback in the country (247 Sports) and the 21st-ranked player from the state of TennesseeSenior punter won the Ray Guy Award and led the nation in punting in 2019Conrad finished his college career as one of the most productive tight ends in school historySenior punter Max Duffy and junior offensive tackle Darian Kinnard have been named to the 2020 preseason All-America team by Phil Steele’s College Football.The delay in competition includes all exhibition and non-conference games.Zero football players tested positive for current COVID-19 infectionThe award honors college football’s defensive player of the yearThe Wildcats will host UAB on Dec. 6 and Marshall on Dec. 29Rupp Arena renovations to decrease capacity by 3,000 seatsUK basketball associate head coach Kenny Payne hired by NBA teamFortner, Young named to 2020 Wuerffel Trophy watch listKentucky receives commitment from cornerback Adrian HueyFormer Wildcat CJ Conrad joins UK coaching staff as graduate assistantDuffy, Kinnard earn preseason All-American honor by Phil SteeleSEC postpones volleyball, soccer, cross country competition through at least August 31Jamar Watson named to Chuck Bednarik Award watch listKentucky adds UAB, Marshall to men’s basketball schedule
These will be complete by the 2019-20 season, and a fourth club space will be ready for the following season.
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This means Rupp Arena will no longer have the distinction as the largest basketball-specific arena by capacity.
Only JMI sponsors will be featured in Rupp advertisements.UK basketball associate head coach Kenny Payne is headed to the NBA.2019-20 NBA season will resume July 30 from OrlandoSenior offensive tackles are two of 114 nominees for college football’s premier award for community serviceHuey ranks as the No. Center in Louisville, Dean Smith Center in Chapel Hill and Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville will now have larger capacities. Lexington Center CEO provides update on Rupp Arena renovations By Jerry Tipton.
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“These are typically well executed and performed over just a few hours,” Owen wrote.Other than some modifications to exterior walls on the concourses, work inside Rupp Arena itself should be completed on schedule, Owen wrote.Expansion of two concourses and an upgrade of the lobby connecting the civic center to the Hyatt Hotel are scheduled to begin late this year, Owen wrote.Three new party rooms on the west side of Rupp will be ready for the 2020-21 season, he wrote.
The renovated and widened Rupp will create a better experience for the fans with improved seating, concourses, corridors, and a transparent structure that will open the arena up to downtown Lexington and the surrounding area, while maintaining the bones of the original building. The arena is named after Adolph Rupp, who coached the UK men’s basketball team from 1930 to 1972, winning four national championships along the way. Payne said it was not an easy decision to make.Subscribe for unlimited digital access to the news that matters to your community.
People with club access will be able to purchase alcohol.Rupp Arena will also relinquish its media rights inside the arena to JMI beginning next season. With the renovations to Rupp Arena, there could possibly be some major changes involving the eruption zone. The capacity for club-level seating will reach 3,000.The clubs will be built without using any existing space as it will be built out on the back of the arena, and there is no view of the court from the clubs. I’d rather have our fans be comfortable and want to be a part of the environment," said UK Athletic Director Mitch Barnhart in a phone interview.Despite the decreased capacity, there will be no pricing changes for upper-level seating, and the process for buying tickets will be based on K Fund priority.
The demand for student tickets in the Eruption Zone or the lower section is always larger than the supply.